there were parts of me that still had integrity, able to carry a load

but most had fallen into disrepair and needed to be replaced and had to go

but what was saved that remained intact was a willingness to grow

requiring a dismantling of a broken mind and the removal of the fear

that i would be left behind, alone with my doubt and cares

outwardly and inwardly i took a step of faith and a process that ensued took the old man’s place

recycled and reborn………………………………………………….a daily event